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Alpha Gam Telegram Issue 2, Spring 2015
Alpha Gam Telegram
Orange County Alumnae Chapter of
Alpha Gamma Delta
Issue 2, Spring 2015
Letter from the President "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Gratitude is difficult to put into words. So I rely instead on the wise words of de Saint-Exupéry's Little Prince to express what I cannot. Last fall, our little Orange County alumnae group dreamed of a mission: to make our corner of the world a little better, one random act of kindness at a time. These "Pearl Projects," as we dubbed them, ranged from writing letters of encouragement and thanks to our troops to donating toiletries to women seeking employment. To say that I have been overwhelmed by your outpouring of support would be an understatement. Our last Pearl Project, gathering food donations for the Orange County Rescue Mission, garnered more than 18 pounds of food. Despite the hectic holiday season, you all helped to make the season extra special for those around you who needed it. I cannot thank you enough for the love and generosity you have shown. You have truly inspired us to continue to make an impact. We are thrilled to continue with our mission to give back. We hope you can participate in one of our upcoming Pearl Projects! I encourage you to contact me if you would like to donate, but cannot attend an event. Ideas for future projects are also welcome! We look forward to working with you to ignite the flame of giving in our community!
-Beth Hartnett, President
Visit www.agdocac.com, check us out on Facebook (Alpha Gamma Delta Orange County Alumnae
Chapter) and on Instagram (AGDOCAC)
Take Part In An Upcoming Pearl Project!
(see corresponding events on page 3)
March 19
May 3
June 14
August 23
Toiletry bags and Easter baskets for House of Ruth Donate your white dresses to Delta Tau
Writing letters for “Send Kids the World”
School supplies for “Shoes That Fit.”
Connect with the Orange County Alumnae Chapter!
OCAC members on the field at Angel Stadium for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk. Join us next year on Nov. 8!
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OC Sis Serves As New Exec. Director Alpha Gamma Delta has new leadership, and the Orange County Alumnae Chapter could not be more thrilled. Last month, OCAC founding member Wendy Bright Faust was welcomed as the latest Executive Director of our international fraternity. Her first day was February 2.
Wendy lives the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose with more than 20 years as a Fraternity volunteer, including the role of Chapter Advisor of Delta Tau at Chapman University.
Celebrating our sisters’ successes Share your stories with us by filling out a contact card at www.agdocac.com
Wendy is a graduate with distinction from Sonoma State University, where she was initiated into Delta Rho Chapter. Before heading to Indianapolis, she served as Executive Director of Advancement for Rosary High School in Fullerton. We wish Wendy the best of luck as she helps lead our fraternity to new heights!
Check out the article on Wendy featured in the latest edition of The Quarterly!
Brina Tatz Reeves, Delta Tau, is preparing to welcome a beautiful little girl this spring. We can’t wait to meet our newest little rosebud!
Congrats to Larissa Weikel, Delta Xi, who tied the knot on January 29, 2015!
Sarah Rock, Delta Tau, received a special Christmas gift this year—a ring from her college sweetheart!
Leila Forsythe Alvarez is adding a bundle of joy to her family roster this May!
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Save the Date! Join us for the next
OCAC outing Mark your calendars and join us for drinks, painting, and more. All are welcome!
Saturday, Feb. 28: Heart Healthy Alpha Gam!
Outdoor yoga session for all ages, healthy snacks, raffle prizes, and our first annual Rosebud Gathering! Bring the little ones for a fun craft session! 10 AM, Davis Apts Quad @ Chapman University, 625 N. Grand St., Orange. Look for our letters!
Thursday, March 19: Pint & Paint Night
Grab a glass and a paintbrush and join us for a fun (and philanthropic) event at Spiked Paint, owned by our very own Erin Atherton Bennett. $15 only for Alpha Gams, $10 of which will be donated to the AGD Foundation. 6:45 PM. Attendees must RSVP by calling or texting Amy Blake (925-899-5501) or Erin Bennett at (714-345-4028) to reserve a seat. Join us for happy hour before the event at the Pint House. 5 PM
Saturday, Apr. 11: International Reunion Day!
Gather with sisters from across Southern California for cocktails and lunch. This is the 2nd annual IRD following the recolonization of Delta Alpha and Delta Epsilon! Find out what the chapters are up to and participate in the opportunity drawing. This event is not to be missed! Check out the invitation with more information on the next page. We hope you can join us!
Saturday, May 3: Senior Rededication
Help us welcome the Delta Tau seniors into alumnae life! Refreshments will be served following a brief ceremony. 11 AM, Chapman University, Room TBD. Not ready to head home? Join the OCJC for a celebratory lunch. More on the OCJC on the next page.
Saturday, June 14: Alpha Gam Outing!
Enjoy the SoCal summer weather with your sisters. We want to hear from you: feel like trying out a new hike? Want to explore a local winery and enjoy a picnic? Save the date and send us your suggestions at [email protected]. More information to be posted closer to the date!
Sunday, Aug. 23: Annual OCAC Harbor Cruise
Once again, the OCAC will be taking over the Newport Harbor for our traditional summer harbor cruise. Bring a favorite bottle of wine and snacks to share! RSVP by August 7 to Joyce Cantrell at [email protected] or 925-899-5501.
Strength in sisterhood
Saturday, April 11, 2015
11am Registration & Alumni Social
12pm Luncheon & Program
$46.00 …….. RSVP by March 27, 2015
Long Beach Hilton: 701 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90831
*No charge for self-parking
**Come ready to shop for great sorority items at the official Alpha Gamma Delta Boutique***
Alpha Gamma Delta
International Reunion Day 2015
RSVP: Complete the information below and mail with a check for $46.00 payable to “Alpha Gamma Delta” to Susan Vessels, 288 Pleasant Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.
RSVP & Pay Online: https://alumagdla.wufoo.com/forms/international-reunion-day-2015/
Full Name (First/ Maiden/Last):____________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________
College/University, City & State: ___________________________________________________________________
Chapter Name: ________________________________________ Charter Member? Yes No
Wearer of the Honors of Epsilon Pi? If yes, which honor? _______________________________________________
Alumnae Chapter, Club or International affiliation? ____________________________________________________
Meal Choice (please select 1): [ ] Beef [ ] Chicken [ ] Vegan [ ] Other_____________________________
[ ] Presale: $10.00 for 15 Opportunity Drawing tickets. Check the box and include $10.00 with RSVP. Your tickets will be provided to you at the Registration table on the day of the event. Tickets will be $1.00 each at the event. [ ] I am sorry, but I cannot attend. My donation to the “Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation” in the amount of $_______ is enclosed.
***All reservations with payment postmarked by March 16th will receive 1 free opportunity drawing ticket.
Questions; Terri Green (714) 846-5273 or Janie Cushing (909) 982-0893
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Long Beach Hilton: 701 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90831. Phone: 562.983.3400
Driving Directions:
From the South /East
Take the 22 / 405 North to the 710 South. Once on the 710 South, exit Downtown/Broadway/Pine Ave. (exit is on the left side of the freeway), turn right onto Magnolia Ave, turn right onto W. Ocean Blvd. Turn right at the signal just past the hotel entrance to access Self-Parking.
From the North/West
Take the 405 South (or the 110 to the 405 South) to the 710 South. Once on the 710 South, exit Down-town/Broadway/Pine Ave. (exit is on the left side of the freeway), turn right onto Magnolia Ave, turn right onto W. Ocean Blvd. Turn right at the signal just past the hotel entrance to access Self-Parking.
*No charge for Self-Parking - The Ballroom is on the 2nd floor and can be accessed directly from the park-ing garage elevators or via the hotel elevators/escalator within the hotel lobby
**Come ready to shop for great sorority items at the official Alpha Gamma Delta Boutique***
International Reunion Day 2015 - Strength in Sisterhood
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From the Foundation: Introducing the Stop Diabetes Playbook As Alpha Gams, we have made a commitment to help Stop Diabetes®, and there is a new resource available to help you do just that! Through our collaboration with the American Diabetes Association®, we have created the Stop Diabetes Playbook to be your one-stop resource to find Association community service opportunities in your area.
Our Purpose challenges us to contribute to the world’s work in the community where we are placed—and that’s just what this guide aims to help you do. In the Playbook, you will find everything you need to know to get connected with your local American Diabetes Association office and help raise diabetes awareness and education in your own community. The Playbook also shares a number of online resources, including information about ways to prevent type 2 diabetes and tips to live a healthy lifestyle that you might use for chapter or community programs.
Many Association volunteer opportunities are already available, so download the Playbook todayand start planning your next community service activity now!
If you have any questions about the Playbook or Alpha Gamma Delta’s collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, you can reach out to Carol Richards Peske, Philanthropy Committee Chairman, at [email protected].
Did you know March 24 kicks off the American Diabetes Association Alert Day campaign?
This special day is intended to serve as a diabetes "wake-up call." The American Diabetes Association encourages everyone to take the Diabetes Risk Test on March 24 (through April 21) to find out whether you have or are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. How else can you get involved? Share the test with your families, chapters, clubs, campuses and communities! Here are some social media messages and the Diabetes
Alert Day logo you can use to promote the day.
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OC Junior Circle
The Orange County Junior Circle is a high-energy group of young women who are always looking for new and fun ways to spend time with
sisters!
Join AGDOCJC on Facebook for more
information!
Join the Junior Circle ladies, women 35 years or younger, for one of their upcoming events! Have an event suggestion? Share your thoughts with our Junior Circle President Chelsea Gregory at [email protected].
Mark Your Calendars:
April 12: Paddle boarding May 3: Lunch in the Orange Circle with the Delta Tau seniors October 11: Pumpkin Patch
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Delta Tau Details
Delta Tau was thrilled to initiate 60 amazing women last fall and looks forward to meeting new sisters this spring! The girls will be holding COR events Feb 23-March 6, with Initiation tentatively planned for Sunday, May 3 at 4 pm. Pi Beta Phi is colonizing Feb 2-22, bringing the number of sororities on campus to 9! As of October, Chapman's women are almost 43 percent Greek. The men are 25 percent Greek. The chapter will not be holding a philanthropy event this spring. With the growth of Greek Life on campus, each group is limited to one large event per year. Due to popular demand, we will be bringing back the Serve It Up tennis tournament in the fall, probably in late October.
Upcoming Dates for Delta Tau
Delta Tau Chapter Capsule
April 18&19 Retreat April 29 Greek Awards May 3 Senior Rededication Initiation
Feb23-March 6 COR Events March 13 Greek Day of Service March 23-27 Spring Break April 10&11 Greek Skit
May 18-22 Finals Week *Dates are subject to change. For more information on Delta Tau, contact Chapter Advisor Deb Wendler at [email protected]
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International Headquarters
8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 ph: (317) 663-4200 fx: (317) 663-4210 [email protected] www.alphagammadelta.org.
Updating Contact Information?
Permanent Secretary
Shane Strickman [email protected]
President: Beth Hartnett, [email protected] Vice President: Amy Blake, [email protected] Treasurer: Kathy Kashfi [email protected] Secretary: Geeti Rajadhyaksha [email protected] Permanent Secretary: Shane Paugh Strickman, Editor: Brittany Conrad [email protected] Philanthropy Chairman: Erin Atheron Bennett, [email protected] IRD Chairman/Panhellenic Delegate: Kari Chapman Ruvalcaba [email protected] Junior Circle President: Chelsea Gregory, [email protected] Scholarship: Joyce Littrell Cantrell, [email protected]
Please help the OCAC produce this newsletter, support the
collegiate chapter, and more by paying your Annual Support Fee ($25)
Checks should be made payable to Alpha Gamma Delta and sent to:
Alpha Gamma Delta Orange County Alumnae Chapter P.O. Box 1321 Placentia, CA 92871 or use the PayPal link on our website, www.agdocac.com. Thank you for your support!
Your OCAC Officers We would love to hear from you on how we can improve the OCAC! Board
meetings are held on the second Sunday of every month (dark in July) and are open to the public.
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P.O. Box 1321 Placentia, CA 92871
8710 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Stay Connected! We hope to see you at an event really soon.
Loyally, the OCAC
Orange County Alumnae Chapter
International Headquarters
